Amsterdam to Trondheim flight path: AMS to TRD

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Trondheim. The right side wins across all phases: a glimpse of Amsterdam at takeoff, then during cruise it faces the Norwegian coastline with its fjords and mountains as the flight path parallels the shore northward, and finally the fjord-side approach into Trondheim seals the win.

During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Schiphil northbound, the right side offers a brief look back at Amsterdam's urban sprawl and the IJsselmeer's shoreline before the aircraft turns out over the North Sea. The left side shows only flat Dutch polderland fading into haze. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city outline, IJsselmeer lake, Dutch polder fields, North Sea coastline.

When landing at Trondheim Vaernes (TRD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical runway 27 approach into Trondheim, the aircraft descends westward with the Trondheimsfjord and its surrounding mountains visible off the right side, while the left side shows only inland forested hills. The fjord's open water and steep valley walls make for a striking final descent. Notable sights include: Trondheimsfjord, forested valley slopes, distant snow-capped peaks, Trondheim city along the shoreline.

The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Trondheim Vaernes (TRD) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 802 miles (1,291 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

North Sea crossing, Danish Skagerrak waters, the rugged southwestern Norwegian coastline near Stavanger, and the entrance to Trondheimsfjord